Grease
has officially began its show run in Kansas City and Starlight Theatre pulled
out all of the stops for this amazing Musical. If you’ve seen the original
film, witnessing it live will make you fall in love all over again. The
outstanding cast also features one of UMKC’s very own, J.P. O’Donnell.
O’Donnell
is a part of Starlight’s Blue star program which recognizes
achievement and excellence in musical theatre among Kansas City area high
school students.
He is currently a freshman
within the conservatory and couldn’t wait to perform opening night. “I’m so
excited, I’ve never performed in front of 8,000 people so that’s going to be
interesting. I’m really excited for the energy, it’s just an entirely different
feeling,” stated O’Donnell. That energy was definitely there on opening night
as Starlight was filled with Grease lovers swaying and clapping throughout the
entire show.
Grease
will be running from October. 8- 14th so if you haven’t caught it
already you still have time.
The
original Grease aired in 1978 and Starlight’s rendition didn’t disappoint. The
original film showed the ins and outs of being a high school student, from your
first love, heartbreak, choosing a career path and more.
Starlight
took all of the best moments of the original and brought them to life. The
iconic dance off scene during the high school dance had audience members
twisting and turning in their seats. Each of the characters were matched to a
tee and the singing along with the choreography was impeccable. After seeing
the production, you’ll want to run home and watch the original over and over
again. You can find clips of the musical at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15c1fHyR7ho.
The
2 and a half hour production featured popular hit songs including, “Look At Me,
I’m Sandra Dee”, “Hopelessly Devoted”, “You’re the One that I want” and many
more. Whether you need a date night or outing with the entire family, Grease is
the show for all. There were even children in the audience with their black
sunglasses on and poodle skirts, imitating the main characters Sandy Dumbrowksi
and Danny Zuko.
O’Donnell
couldn’t help but to take notes from his experience with preparing for Grease.
“Production value, I wasn’t expecting the stage set up to be as crazy as it
was. The talent was crazy, everyone’s singing is incredible, it blows you
away,” stated O’Donnell.
As
an audience member you couldn’t help but notice the immaculate stage set up,
tremendous performers, and costumes that truly embodied the classic.
Also,
Starlight offers students with a valid student ID half off on tickets the day
of the show. That means students can see Grease for as little as 20 dollars. You
can’t really beat that.
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